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Jordan to Partake in DIMDEX 2022 Maritime Defense Exhibition
2021-12-29 Read More...
Jordan is scheduled to participate in the 2022 Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), slated for March 21 under the theme “Connecting the World’s Maritime Defense and Security

CNN: “Saudi Arabia Building Ballistic Missiles with China’s Help”
2021-12-27 Read More...
CNN reported that US intelligence agencies have assessed that Saudi Arabia is now actively manufacturing its own ballistic missiles with the help of

Iran Fields New Karrar Tank in Latest Military Exercise
2021-12-27 Read More...
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force used an advanced homegrown tank, Karrar, for the first time on the third day of massive joint military exercises in the Southern parts of

Dr. Faleh Al-Sulaiman Named Governor of General Authority for Defense Development
2021-12-23 Read More...
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued Tuesday a royal order, appointing Dr. Faleh bin Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Sulaiman as Governor of the General Authority for Defense Development at the Rank of Minister, the

Tawazun to Develop Project for UAE Navy National Combat Management System
2021-12-23 Read More...
Tawazun Economic Council (Tawazun) has announced the launch of a qualitative project to develop a National Combat Management System (NCMS) for the UAE Navy and Coast

Iranian Navy Receives New Overhauled Helicopters, Aircraft, Vessels
2021-12-22 Read More...
The Iranian naval forces were equipped with new and overhauled helicopters, aircraft and vessels in a ceremony held on

Oman, Iran Conduct Naval Exercise
2021-12-20 Read More...
A group of Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) vessels and the Iranian Navy carried out a joint search and rescue naval exercise, backed by helicopters of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) and the Iranian Air

Mubadala, Fincantieri to Start Collaboration in Advanced Technologies
2021-12-17 Read More...
Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala) and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start potential collaborations in the field of advanced technologies and services in the naval, marine and industrial

Omani Military Delegation Visits Iranian Military, Academic Facilities
2021-12-17 Read More...
The Omani military delegation currently taking part in the 16th meeting of the Omani-Iranian Military Friendship Committee visited the exhibition of military industries of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) in

Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) Celebrates 25 Years
2021-12-16 Read More...
ADSB, the regional leader in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, today marked a major milestone in serving the naval and maritime industry in the UAE and beyond for 25

Iranian Navy Receives Over 110 New Speedboats
2021-12-15 Read More...
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval fleet in the Southern waters of Iran was equipped with over 100 new home-made speedboats on

Omani, Iranian Military Friendship Committee Meets in Tehran
2021-12-15 Read More...
Deliberations of the annual meeting of the Omani-Iranian Military Friendship Committee began in Tehran

Pakistan Showcased Shahpar-II UAV at Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX 2021)
2021-12-13 Read More...
Pakistan’s Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) showcased its new armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), the Shahpar-II, at the Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) which took place in Cairo from 29 November to 02 December 2021, local

Kuwait Air Force Receives First Two Eurofighter Typhoon Jets
2021-12-09 Read More...
The Kuwait Air Force received on Tuesday the first two Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft of the latest and most advanced generation in the world, manufactured by the Italian Leonardo

Naval Group Launches First Gowind® Corvette for UAE Navy
2021-12-08 Read More...
The first Gowind® corvette ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Naval Group was launched Friday in presence of His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan Al-Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval

EDGE, Embraer Explore Expanding A-29 Super Tucano’s Weapon System
2021-12-07 Read More...
EDGE Group, through its subsidiary HALCON, a regional leader in the production and supply of precision-guided weapons, is exploring with Embraer, the global Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, opportunities to integrate its weapon systems onto the

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